ON1

What is ON1?

ON1 is a software company that builds photo editing and management tools for photographers, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Its suite covers working with raw files, creating masks and layers, general photo enhancements, and keeping a photo library organized. The company also invests in community and education, offering online forums, tutorials, and other learning content.

Who created ON1?

ON1 was founded in 2005 with the mission of developing software solutions specifically for photographers. The company focuses on making complex photo editing and management tasks easier, regularly updates its products with direct input from users, and aims to build a supportive community where photographers can learn from each other.

What is ON1 used for?

• Organizing your photos
• Processing RAW files
• Creating masks and working with layers
• Making general photo enhancements

Who is ON1 for?

• Photographers of all kinds
• Professional photographers
• Enthusiasts
• Photo Editors
• Portrait Photographers

Key capabilities

• RAW processing: Fine-tune tone, color, and clarity while preserving image detail.
• Masking and layers: Create masks to apply filters or adjustments to specific parts of a photo.
• Presets and enhancements: One-click presets and professional enhancement tools for faster results.
• AI image enhancement: AI models simplify common editing tasks while you retain manual control.
• Portrait AI retouching: The Portrait AI Picture Retouching Plugin uses machine learning to simplify portrait retouching.
• Flexible workflow: ON1 Photo RAW works as a standalone editor or as a plugin with other popular photo editing software like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

Getting started

Download ON1 Photo RAW from the official website, install it, and customize your editing environment in the preferences. Import photos from your computer to begin editing and organizing, then use the RAW processing, masking, and AI tools depending on your workflow.